LAHORE (Showbiz Desk): The 37th death anniversary of veteran actor Saleem Nasir, who won the hearts of audiences with his exceptional acting, will be observed on October 19.
Saleem Nasir was born on November 15, 1944, in the Indian city of Nagpur. Following the partition of the subcontinent, he moved to Pakistan with his family and settled permanently in Karachi.
He began his artistic career in television and established his reputation through his performances in a variety of roles. His well-known dramas include Dastak, Nishan-e-Haider, Aakhri Chattan, Ya Naseeb Clinic, Bandish and Ankahi.
However, his portrayal of Akbar in Aangan Terha, written by Anwar Maqsood, became his signature role and brought him widespread fame.
In addition to television, Saleem Nasir also appeared in films, including Waheed Murad’s Zeb-un-Nisa.
In recognition of his contributions to the arts, he was also honoured with one of the country’s prestigious presidential awards.
Saleem Nasir passed away on October 19, 1989, at the age of 45 after suffering a heart attack. His performances and contributions to the arts continue to live on in the hearts of audiences.